Angers is the second largest city in the Pays de la Loire region. In Maine-et-Loire, it is crossed from north to south by La Maine. Close to the Loire Valley , it enjoys an ideal location for visiting the castles of the Loire.
Seat of the Plantagenet and Anjou dynasty, it is also the starting point to discover some grandiose remains:9th century castle at the water's edge, Saint-Maurice cathedral, tuffaut and half-timbered houses such as Adam's house dating from 1500. During your visit to the city, you can enjoy the Angevin calm and many aerial, aquatic and urban.
Angers is located east of Nantes, 1 hour drive from the city of Loire-Atlantique. To discover Angers and its surroundings, nothing beats cycling. You go at your own pace , and faster than on foot!
Dedicated routes exist for cyclists of all levels. Near the city, you can also walk around Lake Maine or on the quays from the river.
There are even some hikes that take you in the footsteps of old slate mines of Trélazé, or in the vineyards of Layon for example. Between History and natural discoveries, there is only one pedal stroke!
Our lunch tip:flowery and pleasant, the quays are home to restaurant barges!
Boat, canoe, tow, barge, "Dragon boat"... No matter which ship you choose and the program of your trip along the water, you'll love discovering Angers and its surroundings by sea> .
In any season, you can embark on an aquatic getaway for two or with the family . Summer to cool off, or autumn for its sumptuous colours, each time of the year has its advantages on the rivers.
You can choose a river cruise with lunch on the Loire, a picnic by the water from the moored boat, or even a "guided" visit commented with several participants on board.
Among the unmissable activities of the Angevin region, you will find the first flight as a passenger. To gain altitude of course, but not only! High in the sky, you will admire the Loire Valley .
The city of Angers first, but also the castle and the vineyards of Saumur , the castle of Brèze, Ancenis and Clermont which was the property of Louis de Funès. The castle of Montsoreau also, on the banks of the Loire, is a spectacle in itself.
By helicopter, hot-air balloon or two-seater ULM, you treat yourself to an exceptional aerial trip in the heart of the History of France . Kings, queens and high figures of the Renaissance await you!
A more down-to-earth and very dynamic leisure activity, the quad takes you on off-road paths, with unprecedented panoramas of Angers and its surroundings.
During your quad ride, you play with the handlebars for fun, and you appreciate the landscapes you cross and discover in the distance:castles, vineyards and forests . This is something to delight fans of motorsport!
The instructor who takes care of the ride remains vigilant, he guides you and will surely teach you some tips and tricks to properly master your machine . Ready to hit the gas, let's go on an adventure!
North of Angers is Terra Botanica, a plant-themed amusement park . Unique in Europe, it honors plants by explaining several centuries of evolution, and by immersing you in this peaceful universe.
Spread over 18 hectares, the estate has tropical and butterfly greenhouses, entertainment and games , and even a hot air balloon, a balloon that transports you 150 m above the park.
In a friendly and fun atmosphere, you will discover some botanical secrets in all modernity:4D projections, the island of elves, walks, etc. Young and old, it's an activity to do absolutely!
Angers, at the crossroads between the Loire Valley and the Atlantic coast, is the historic capital of Anjou. With its royal heritage and its many castles in the surrounding area, it is worth the detour to discover the castles of the Renaissance by car or at altitude.
Cradled by the Maine and with the Loire a little lower, the city is also conducive to aquatic or all-terrain walks. If you come for the weekend, opt for an unusual night in a treehouse or in a love nest for example, or a gourmet stay with dinner to discover the gastronomy and wines of the Loire.
Cradle of a great dynasty French, the city of Angevin always surprises with its mix of naturalness, history and dynamism!
